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Mammals of Franconia Notch State Park

The mammals most often spotted in Franconia Notch, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

259
recent observations
18
species listed
18
mammals

Naturalists have logged 259 research-grade observations across the 18 most-recorded species in Franconia Notch. The most frequently seen is the Eastern Chipmunk, with 106 recorded sightings.

Most-observed mammals in Franconia Notch

Eastern Chipmunk
Tamias striatus
106 observations
American Red Squirrel
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
85 observations
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
16 observations
American Marten
Martes americana
14 observations
Snowshoe Hare
Lepus americanus
10 observations
Moose
Alces alces
7 observations
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
5 observations
Southern Red-backed Vole
Clethrionomys gapperi
3 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Deer Mouse
Peromyscus maniculatus
2 observations
Groundhog
Marmota monax
2 observations
American Ermine
Mustela richardsonii
2 observations
North American Porcupine
Erethizon dorsatum
1 observation
Eastern Meadow Vole
Microtus pennsylvanicus
1 observation
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
1 observation
Southern Flying Squirrel
Glaucomys volans
1 observation
Star-nosed Mole
Condylura cristata
1 observation
Masked Shrew
Sorex cinereus
1 observation
Northern Short-tailed Shrew
Blarina brevicauda
1 observation

Built from recent research-grade iNaturalist observations. Identifications are community-sourced and may occasionally be wrong, and the ranking reflects where people record and photograph wildlife, so a species seen often here is not necessarily rare elsewhere. Some plants and animals are only out in certain seasons. Treat this as a lively snapshot of what people are finding, not a formal checklist.

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